So far my favorite brand of lash is Red Cherry. I find that they curve to fit the shape of my eye best and hold up well.

Try shaping the lash by bending it around a pencil before you apply them. This gives them a curve that is more natural to the shape of your upper lid. Also, don't over-load on eye lash glue it takes less than you may think. I find that when I use a little too much glue it irritates my eyes more than usual. Let the glue set on the lash for a moment before you try to place it.

What I try to do when I place the lash is get the middle of the lash in the right place so the inside edge isn't too close to my tear duct. Getting the lash too close to the inside of your eye can cause irritation as well. Then work from the middle outward with an orange stick or the flat, handle end of a pair of tweezers to press the lashes into place.

It takes practice; the first time I tried I was very frustrated and nearly gave up, but stick with it. Over time and a little trial and error you will find the method that works for you. Now, I can pop them on in a minute flat.

Good luck.

First, make sure that you've cut the lashes to the appropriate length - lashes are not one-size-fits-all & they'll need to be trimmed to your eyelid length of they could irritate your eyes. To measure where to cut, hold the lash up with the "fat" end starting at the outside corner of your eye & measure across your lid. You're going to want to cut the "thin" end so the lash stops just past your iris (on the inside side of your eye) when you're looking forward.

Second, like was said above, the amount of lash glue could be irritating your eyes. I use the Andrea brand of lash glue, but use a VERY small amount. If you're squeezing it straight from the tube onto the spine of the lash, then you're using too much. I'd recommend squeezing a bit of glue onto a surface (like the plastic thing your lashes come on), then using a toothpick, the end of a bobby pin, or the end of a safety pin to dip into the glue & then draw a THIN line of glue onto the lash spine.

Third, make sure that your lashes aren't hanging down too far into your field of vision - which can both make them feel "weird" and can cause them to irritate your eyes. After they're on & secure (ie, the glue has dried), use a lash curler to curl back the falsies (it can be tricky getting the big ones into the curler, so be patient, you don't want to rip them back off by accident). THEN apply mascara (black, brown or clear), which will help the falsies adhere to your natural lashes, enabling them to both move at the same time when you blink (in turn making them more comfortable & longer-lasting).

If you've tried all these steps & you still have issues, then you might be sensitive to the glue. You might need to look for medical-grade adhesive - it's expensive & hard to find, but your eyes will thank you. As far as how long to wear them, only you can tell that. If it goes past "weird" or "uncomfortable", then please take them off. Your eyes aren't something you should mess with, not at any cost.

I purchase glue from walgreen's (drug store), and I let it dry for about 30 seconds (so that it's tacky rather than drippy) before putting the eyelash on my eyelid. This minimizes the amount of glue that gets in my eyes.

I also put the faux lashes on my lid, and then gently curve my fingers around the natural shape of my eye to help the lashes take on that shape. I hold my fingers there until the lashes seem secure. Then, if they're irritating me, I either:

a) trim the lashes

b) try again

c) get a different brand of lashes for next time

I also put in eye drops before wear pretty much always.

I use Duo glue. So far I find it's the best. I do have dry, sensitive eyes and I've never had a problem with it. As the others said you may need to trim them. Also, once you get the glue on the lash strip you need to soften the strip by taking each end of the lashes and sort of bending them in a 'U' shape sort of back and forth before putting them on. I always get the outer end on first , then the inside edge and then the middle. I've had some on my top and bottom lashes today for Halloween since 10 this morning and didn't take them of til about 8 tonight and had no problems except for being tired of feeling the feather lashes I had on the bottom rubbing on my cheek.

Good luck hun. They're lots o' fun! Just takes some practice and getting used to. Also, if these ideas don't work for you, maybe try the individual lashes and see if you like those better.

I have really sensitive eyes...so I feel your pain.

I trim my lashes ALOT. Infact the false lashes dont even come close to the corner of my eyes. ...It's say about a finger's with is left between the end of the lash and the corner of my eye, and then I use mascara to fill out the lashes near the inside...really you can barely tell they're trimmed that much.

I tried going all the way across my lashes-line with false lashes, but I had the same problem you did...Since I started trimming them, I havent had that issue, and I've moved onto wearing all sorts of crazy ass lashes. (I LOVE my new polka-dot feathered ones)

As for glue, I use Lash Grip...it came with the false lashes, but I know they sell it seperately too. It doesnt bother my eyes at all.

I have a quick question about false lashes...I hear different things...do you put the makeup on first? Or after you apply the lashes?